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Marine Biological Surveys of Coral Reefs in the Northern Lau Group

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Lee, S.

Mangubhai, S.

Miller, K.

Naisilisili, W.

Nand, Y.

Sykes, H.

The province of Lau, located in Fijis Eastern Division, comprises 60 islands and islets collectively known as the Lau Group. The Lau Group has been identified as an area of national significance and high priority for marine protection. On 20 February 2016, Fiji was hit by Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Winston that caused widespread damage across the country. Cyclone Winston made first landfall through the Eastern Division, severely damaging the islands and diverse ecosystems of Northern Lau. An 8 day marine biological baseline survey was conducted by Vatuvara Foundation and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) from 8-16 May, 2017. The expedition was the first systematic effort to document the marine environments of Kaibu, Yacata, Vatuvara, Kanacea and Adavaci islands in the Northern Lau Group. The objectives of this survey were to: (a) collect data on the health, abundance and diversity of corals, reef fish and invertebrate species, in order to establish a baseline for long-term monitoring; (b) document the damage to community fishing grounds caused by Cyclone Winston; and (c) provide recommendations to communities on the management of their traditional fishing grounds to support food security and sustainable livelihoods.

Action Plan for Implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity's Programme of Work on Protected Areas - Nauru

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Department of Commerce, Industry and Environment

Naurus targets by 2025 are to have at least 5% (=105hectares (Ha)) of the terrestrial areas which include inland and coastal areas within the boundaries baseline and 22% (=34,137Ha) of the coastal marine areas outside the boundaries baseline within the territorial sea to the contiguous zone as protected areas. The goal of Nauru is to enhance development and sustainable management of terrestrial, marine and fisheries resources to provide sustainable economic returns. The strategies are to ensure sustainable practices are implemented to safeguard the terrestrial and marine biodiversity and ecosystems including rehabilitation of mined land. The long term goal is to have the main biodiversity and ecosystems protected through protected areas using relevant conservation planning techniques. Nauru is a country with around 85% of the surface area rendered uninhabitable due to strip mining for phosphate and majority of people residing on the coastline except for Buada district, the only inland district community with no coastline. Rehabilitation of the mined areas of the island is the greatest challenge for the country. The economic downturn of Nauru saw a substantial decrease in wage rates within the public sector which accounts for around 80% of employment in the country. This resulted in an increase in fishing especially reef gleaning which has amplified the usage of reef resources on an already heavily exploited reef. The challenge for Nauru is to identify the best area(s) for protection, gather support and manage, monitor, evaluate the area well to ensure the goals are being achieved and food security is secured. These two areas of challenge are necessary and needed for the security and well being of our people.

Pacific Conversation: Ocean acidification.

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In June this year, the Pacific islands are amplifying their voice at the United Nations Ocean Conference at the UN Headquarters in New York, focusing on Sustainable Development Goal 14 Life Below Water.

Pacific Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change (PEBACC) newsletter, Issue 6 (Apr-Jul 2018)

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Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme.

These reports document the ecosystem and socio-economic resilience analysis and mapping work done at the national level in Fiji, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands and also at our six project sites, namely Taveuni and Macuata Province in Fiji; Port Vila and Tanna in Vanuatu, and Honiara and Wagina in Solomon Islands.

Convention on Biological Diversity: ABS. Uses of genetic resources.

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Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Using genetic resources, whether from plants, animals or micro-organisms, refers to the process of researching their beneficial properties and using them to increase scientific knowledge and understanding, or to develop commercial products.

Pacific Conversation: Pacific Ocean or Plastic Ocean?

Waste Management and Pollution Control

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Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environmental Programme.

In June this year, the Pacific islands are amplifying their voice at the United Nations Ocean Conference at the UN Headquarters in New York, focusing on Sustainable Development Goal 14 Life Below Water.

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Pacific Conversation : Pacific Protected Areas - protecting our natural heritage for future generations.

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Our protected areas were established to protect the best of our remaining natural terrestrial, wetlands and marine areas for current generations, they are our key legacy to gift to future generations of Pacific islanders. However, only about 5% of the Pacifics land and 2% of the marine area currently have some form of protection, and few protected areas are adequately managed.

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Pacific Conversation : Congratulations to our Pacific islands! We're saving sharks!

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PACIFIC CONVERSATION WITH SPREP Showing global leadership, the EEZs of The Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, French Polynesia, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands and Samoa are legally declared as shark sanctuaries! This means a total estimated area of 17 million sq. km has been established as shark sanctuaries in our Pacific islands.

Pacific Conversation : Our Pacific, Our Sharks, Our Responsibility.

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Over 100 million sharks are caught annually, mainly for their fins which are highly valued in Asian markets. As predators at the top of the food chain, sharks are important in Pacific island ecosystems and also in the cultures and traditions of the Pacific people. They are depicted in our stories, legends, songs and artefacts

Clean Pacific Roundtable 101

Waste Management and Pollution Control

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The Clean Pacific Roundtable, also known as the CPRT, is the platform for a diverse range of stakeholders to come together to discuss Pacific waste issues as they strive for solutions and actions to meet the requirements outlined in the Pacific Regional Waste and Pollution Management Strategy 2016 2025.

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